By Mercy Chewe Famous Zambian top football referee Janny Sikazwe has been heavily criticized for making some questionable decisions in the Africa Cup match involving Mali and Tunisia. In Mali’s 1-0 win over Tunisia, Sikazwe twice blew his whistle for full-time before the 90th minute in a group stage match. Experienced Sikazwe initially blew his […]
By IREEN MULENGA The Governance, Elections, Advocacy, Research Services-GEARS-Initiative Executive Director McDonald Chipenzi has applauded Chief Justice Mumba Malila for launching the establishment of the fast-track economic courts that will focus on addressing economic crimes in Zambia. Mr Chipenzi said fast-track economic courts will be key in addressing corruption, economic crimes and abuses that have […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Chingola and Chililabombwe Chamber of Commerce have called on government for a win win situation when it comes to doing business with Government and the mining industry. Speaking on behalf of the two Chambers, Chingola Chamber of Commerce President Freddie Musonda said that they are coming from a situation where speaking […]
By IREEN MULENGA The Mazabuka Subordinate Court has sentenced two notorious ivory traders to seven years imprisonment each with hard labour after they were convicted of unlawful possession of 107 kilograms of ivory. Facts of the matter are that Joseph Mulyata, 41, and Mark Mukanya 49, were arrested on May 6, 2019 by officers from […]
By Staff Writer Police have charged and arrested the wife to Keith Mukata for the offence of Theft by Director. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said Maricoh Roisin Hoare 41 of house number 4304 Chelston green Lusaka stole a motor vehicle a Toyota Hiace registration number ALZ 8333 Silver in colour belonging to Windsor premier bakery. […]
By Mercy Chewe FAZ President Andrew Kamanga has told clubs to upgrade their stadia to international standards instead of complaining about playing games in the rainy season. Some people say FAZ Super Division matches should not be played in the rainy season owing to the disruption of some games by rainfall. Writing in his weekly […]
Following numerous complaints from the general public, Solwezi Municipal Council together with Zambia Police has today commenced a dog cropping exercise which will be conducted from 11th to 18th January 2022. The dog cropping exercise is aimed at eliminating stray dog in the district in order to prevent against dog bites and rabies. Solwezi residents […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Solwezi Municipal Council has approved the proposed 2022 budget of K121,108, 534.00 for the civic year 2022. The 2022 budget has decreased by 1% in comparison to the 2021 budget which was at K 121,843,410.00. The budget will focus on implementing economic and developmental projects directed at delivering services to the public. […]
By Staff Writer Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) is shocked that 700 endemic bird species from Zambia’s 5th largest Important Bird Area (IBA) between Chirundu and Siavonga have migrated to the Zimbabwean side. Speaking at the sanctuary, CEJ Executive Director Maggie Mwape said it would be the New Dawn Government’s conservation success story should they […]
By Staff Writer Golden Party of Zambia (GPZ) President Silavwe Jackson says Zesco needs home grown solutions not IMF prescribed programmes. Mr Silavwe said the last time IMF intervened in the economic affairs the country faced unimaginable joblessness and poverty levels. He said the UPND Government should not be in a hurry to unbundle ZESCO […]
Alice Nachilembe
